Planting the Most Glorious Larch & a Couple Perennials Coming Out in 2025! 🌲😍🌿 // Garden Answer

[@robertparker8669]

No boxwoods! Leave it open! Love to be able to see thru the gardens!

[@gpswatching]

Boxwood hedging out at the cut flower garden seems out of character to me. Everything is looking lovely 🥰

[@elainelandry1990]

I say no to boxwoods. Your flower garden doesn't need it. It's GLORIOUS as is. Your videos are AWESOME!

[@CrispeeCrisps15]

It needs it in the winter have you seen it 😂

[@missbiggs9437]

You started out in each area of the south garden, cut flower garden and now the paddock/dirt/open land areas not wanting formality but rather easy creativity and going with the flow. Now here you are yearning for some formality to the cut flower garden through the introduction of boxwood hedging. I say please resist the idea of adding boxwoods, or for that matter, any type of courtyard symmetrical hedging. Nature isn’t “perfect”… the only perfection is Mother Nature’s “imperfections”. The area is beautiful the way it is so no need to change it (yet!). 😅😂❤

[@lblak59]

I don’t get the love for boxwoods. Whenever we drive around and see them in hedges there’s always a decaying chunk here and there. To each is own. I think the cut flower garden is glorious as is and in winter we’re all tucked inside anyway.

[@roserizzo3094]

I never have a plan... I just buy what I like and I always find a place for it!

[@barblee9615]

Same same here. Buy first, think where to put later ☺

[@grammykeatley9944]

Same.

[@marmaladesunrise]

Exactly. And just look how beautiful Laura's turned out with that very philosophy.

[@Sisteryoda1440]

Ditto!

[@tinaknutsen]

Have done the same since the mid 70’s…started out by picking out houseplants for my mom’s birthday and a birthday card with a pretty pack of seeds tucked in. Our house looked like a plant jungle and always enjoyed having a vegetable garden and farm animals. Now I have 4 beautiful dogs and a cat that love to lay in the flower beds.

[@Secretshopper1965]

There's nothing wrong with being sporadic🙃😉. My neighbor caught me just standing in front of my yard today...doing nothing. Then he saw the 10 Dogwood Trees that were delivered and started laughing and said, "I thought you were throwing out your post hole digger?" I didn't of course🙄. I purchased their family's old Farm House with 5.5 acres, no neighbors, and surrounded by farm fields. They're thrilled with the transformation these past 4 years...me too. I purchased a Lynwood Gold Forsythia also because of one of your videos...I'm so excited this year. Everything everywhere is so green and vibrant this year. I live in SW GA and my roses are already on their 2nd bloom of the year too. I bought some Orchids today and watched your video from 7 years ago about them. Thank you again and don't forget to take care of your pretty skin up there 'Olive Oil Lady'😉. My Aunt and Uncle live in Klamath Falls...Lindsey Farms. Thanks again and happy planting!

[@blueberrymuffinscottage]

The comments on Laura's videos are always so sweet. Wishing all of you a beautiful day as well 💗☕🌲

[@terrihart2133]

Probably because she is so sweet.❤ Have a great day.

[@kabodick]

@@terrihart2133exactly what I was thinking too 😃. I’m so glad she posts her videos early in the morning. It’s the best way to get my day started!!

[@grammykeatley9944]

Agree with Terri hart, how could we ever say anything hurtful to such a sweet, kind caring mother.😊

[@rnguyen2516]

Yes, I noticed that, too! I’ve read that gardeners are the happiest people and tend to live long lives!

[@cynthiaann4465]

She is a good Christian woman.

[@katiedc8239]

Oh I say 'no' on the boxwood edging for your cut flower beds. It would be SOO much work and you wouldn't be able to see all the beautiful flowers on your daily walks and evening drives. I do think a brick edging, like the kind you have around the Hartley, would be nice though? Cheers!

[@judyshannon5404]

Laura , please dont plant boxwood around the cut flower garden it is great just as it is love your videos you make my morning every day. I wstch with my coffee I live in a small apt but used to have huge yard roses was my flower at one time I had over45 bushes

[@Gr8AuntyConz]

Maybe a tall evergreen on the corners of each quadrant? You’d still have easy access to the cut flowers and a defined shape even in the winter.

[@lollyreg97]

That's a GREAT idea!!!!

[@laurahazel6884]

What a wonderful compromise; structure without formality!

[@patsfaith]

I like that idea!

[@pamchapman4170]

You said it, Laura, the south garden isn't formal nor is the area with the cut flower garden, etc. So... don't do it!!! No, to the idea of boxwoods out there. Sometimes, it's ok to just stick with the simplicity of gardening. When you mention boxwoods, all I think of is the maintenance of having them. Their presence out there would confuse the area as well. Again, keep it simple. Your older self will be thankful for it!

[@jandolph7509]

Laura won’t have to worry about boxwoods being too close or the maintenance. They will become diseased. She will have the crew dig them out. Laura never considers when planting plants or trees what they will look like in 5, 10 or more years. It is a reality show not for real life. They want instant gratification. I enjoy the videos and Laura, Russel and Cheddar keep me coming back for more. 🐈🐈🌻🌺🥀🌼

[@kiwigal8134]

Totally agree, Pam. Big no to boxwoods in south garden. Doesn't fit with the rambling nature of it with lots to interest to catch the eye and the freedom of the wild flowers planted around the orchard.

[@kelseycowan531]

That larch will be the brightest yellow spot in your garden! I love seeing them in the forest up here in Northern British Columbia Canada! They are far and few between which makes it so magical to see them!

[@krisbaker9427]

In WA, ID, MT we have many at certain elevations and they are so beautiful in the fall. Our native Western Larch don’t look great up close but from a distance, beautiful! ❤

[@lucieengen7046]

When we lived in Manitoba they were a common sight but here on Vancouver Island none so far. Didn’t appreciate them as much as I do now.

[@joydavis4087]

I like the idea of the boxwood hedging.

[@juliabinford6500]

As someone who hopes to watch your channel for a long time, it’s reassuring to watch you dream up huge projects, on the fly, that may or may not happen. You seem to have an endless stream of energy and creativity. Im glad you share it through videos.

[@wynorawishum5860]

Oh my the Larch is beautiful. So soft and cool. The Yarrow is great, love the color. Everything in the South garden is looking good. So different than when you started a few years ago. Love these planting videos. Have a blessed day everyone.

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all have a safe and blessed day ❤️

[@roselandmcguire9925]

We need winter for a blank slate. So our eyes and bodies can rest and our minds can imagine all the wonderful thing that can be.😊❤

[@user-hy2so9px7t]

We say absolutely no to boxwooding the cut flower garden.

[@DianeCee0]

I vote no for boxwoods in the cut garden. A cute white picket fence maybe?

[@Kings.2828]

Black picket fence 😊

[@cynthia2233]

That Larch is a winner! I just love seing all of the pink tulips winding through the beds! I RECEIVED MY KNEELING PAD! It's REALLY nice and large!

[@AllTheArtsy]

i dont know if boxwood hedges would cramp the cut flower area, but maybe skinny, pointy evergreens on the corners would at least mark up the quadrants in the winter? 😊

[@RTCPhotoWork]

Exactly

[@christinajohnston9703]

I wish your videos were longer 🍵 😊 I love watching your creativity!!! It makes me want to run down to my local garden shop and buy everything up!!! 💛🌸🌻🪴💮🌾🌷🏵🌳

[@valentinakupresan7887]

I just wanted to say thank you to you and your family for all the joy you've brought to me. I first found your videos 6 or 7 years ago and you've been a daily pleasure since then! I was never a gardener before, but through your videos I have not only learned how to grow beautiful gardens and feed my family, neighbours, and community, but I've discovered a love and passion for gardening and nature that I never knew was there before! I'm most grateful however that, through this new love of gardening, I've managed to get back pieces of my mom who passed away suddenly 3 years ago shortly after her 63rd birthday. She was an avid gardener and loved flowers. Now I get to spend everyday with her, doing what we both love, and loved, purely because of Garden Answer. For this, I can't express my gratitude enough.

[@boysrus61]

I have been watching a few different gardending channels for a few years now and what you have helped me to realize is that for ME, I like the more clean look of the layout with the layering and such. I didn't know that about myself until I started following you. I don't dislike other gardens but I think my style is also a cleaner look.

[@Marina.Lasitsa]

Доброй ночи. Ёлочку, что Вы посадили у нас называют лиственница. Хвоя у неё съедобная, на вкус кислая и содержит много витаминов. У Вас чудесный сад и замечательная семья. Желаю Вам счастья. Привет из Беларуси ❤

[@chrissihr1031]

Maybe a very low hedge of something evergreen spilling over a low, stacked stone wall? The wall provides structure and 4-season interest, and gives a bit of oomph to something evergreen, but more of a ground cover for the cut flower area? I know you love boxwoods, Laura, but stacked stone walls can add a little variety and interest, too!

[@EmilyBachmeier]

Ive always wanted a stacked stone wall 😍

[@nataliavazquez2007]

Instead of boxwood edging, could you plant a pretty evergreen in 3 out of the 4 corners of each quadrant? As you already have the bench at one corner at each quadrant. Personally I wouldn’t want to eliminate planting space for flowers but you have the amount of space I dream of having.

[@reneeswallow2023]

"That could totally be done," I love that! Dream and imagine to create an amazing, one of a kind gatden!

[@wandaburton3723]

Laura, you have the perfect property to have a labyrinth!! Or maybe something similar with some plants other than shrubs, it would be so cool to see from the drone. I watch you everyday and would love to just walk around and "smell the flowers ".

[@ihopeugrow]

Love how you make sure you have a good diversity of colors in your gardens! Very inspiring! Can you please show your lemony lace elderberry if you still have it? Thanks! Happy Monday!

[@christinajohnston9703]

I love how she can remember every plant/color she has planted, lol 😊

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Please Laura no boxwood. I love it just the way it is. And the plants you planted today is in the prefect location.They are going to be so beautiful. The yarrow you have planted in the cut flower garden is going to be gorgeous. I want some so bad, that I dug some wild yarrow up and put it in one of my flower beds. Hope I'll yet least one beautiful plant this year. I want the yellow/peach color. The wild yarrow is just that white color, it's already blooming lol. I might regret planting it, but is worth a try. Great video😅

[@kathystarnes6744]

I am on the same page with the cleanliness and freshness of spring! Everything is new again🙏🏻💚

[@lindahopps739]

“Boxwood edging around the cut flower garden”, you can just see the wheels turning in Laura’s head😉 Would be a very pretty formal look.

[@originalchoochoo]

Yes! I love how she says, it could totally be done though, in a sort of hushed tone. Which means, yes she will do it. Just don't tell Aaron yet. Lol

[@vickyroberson2441]

Waiting to see the boxwoods start going in!

[@w.bovgvereav5761]

Boxwoods Installed Around The Cut Flower Garden, Will Be The 'Tipping Point' For Paul And Bethany. It Will Usher In The Search For An Additional Skilled Team Member Which Laura Announced As Being Challenging To Find.

[@RTCPhotoWork]

I think it would be a mistake personally. So much more work and changes the entire vibe of the quadrants and orchard area. Maybe some columnar evergreens at the entrances of the main walkways and at the outside corners of the area would be enough to satisfy the need for winter interest without a major reworking of the area and a major increase to the maintenance work.

[@patriciawarner9680]

The formality of a boxwood hedge so close to the cottage-y orchard with its taller grass and wildflowers…I don’t think that works.

[@debraderry3498]

A trio of Larch would be so pretty by the new stream! I have never heard of a Larch,i would love to have one.

[@CarolMalcomb-s4u]

I’ve had a larch in our yard that was about 5 ft 30 years ago when we bought our house. Now its at least 25 to 30 ft. Had to replace a dead tree 2 years ago and planted another larch. They are so pretty. Have fun watching it grow.

[@violetamayer6298]

Love all these plants 🪴 😍 the garden is waking up 👍👍👏👏👏

[@cristaljohns1999]

Boxwood hedging would be too much. I love the relaxed look. IMO

[@morphinegirl3446]

We currently have a 40' Larch, and a 20' near our front door, we love them! The color in the fall is brigh yellow, and they're coniferous, and deciduous! They lose their 'needles' in the fall :)

[@Anonymously4051]

Larch is my favourite tree. I was lucky a few years ago to find 4 larch trees for 12.99 at the box store and bought them all. The larch this spring at the same box store are 149.99…how is that price increase justified? The trees were doing well, until fall. Turns out larch is deers favourite tree to rub the fuzz off its antlers in fall. Hoping the larch recover this year as we had 17.98 inches of rain from December to April not counting the many snow falls. The deers really damaged the larch this winter. The larch were submerged in a lake of water for 4 months straight and still sitting in a soggy mushy clay soil. Larch are a spectacular tree, gorgeous fall colour, interesting too. Excellent video, thank you.

[@vickibroussard1895]

So excited to have received my Garden Answer kneeling pad yesterday. It will be put to good use.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Boxwoods and Arch entrances 🥰🥰

[@tfromtexas9975]

Love seeing all the different varieties.

[@Argo53]

Just scanned the 200(ish) comments and there is a very strong opinion over concept of boxwood hedge around each cut flower quadrant. Funny thing - very strong leaning For and about as many, just as strong, Against. No shortage of opinions from the Garden Answer faithful but absolutely no consensus. Love it!

[@chrisdooney5374]

Love the potting shed and orchard area it looks wonderful a wild flower meadow in the orchard area would be lovely I think, I'm always amazed how Laura comes up with all the great ideas for her garden and they always look wonderful you and Aaron have done a wonderful job it looks amazing, thank you for the wonderful videos I've got so may ideas for my own garden from your videos on a much smaller scale and learned so much

[@sabrinagraham7794]

The larch!! 😍😍😍 I love that texture and color! I’m so glad we have someone to watch and get ideas from to beautify our spaces also!

[@Patricia-lg8vg]

I had a larch in my first house 40 years ago - I loved it! I haven't seen one since then - loved it!

[@lollyreg97]

I vote No for the box hed,ges around the quadrants of cutting flowers. Reserve "formality" for the Hartley area. You have several "distinct" areas and you should design them each to be their own flavor. Have you considered consulting with an experienced, expert, landscape designer? You wouldn't have to let it be publicly known, or give that person any credit. Just get some good advice and some illustrated design examples of your property's possibilities.

[@RTCPhotoWork]

I agree with you. I think what she is looking for isn't formality but what she always talks about in her spaces--winter interest. Boxwood hedging and huge evergreens are her default solutions to that, so I think she can only see one real option there. An outside opinion or source for creative ideas is really needed since she's apparently really missing something pretty in the quadrants in the winter.

[@jocquemorrison9785]

Morning coffee with Laura is a joyful way to start the day 😊

[@wandabrown508]

Beautiful sunny, video. I loved Laura showing the new larch tree to Benjamin & pointing out its pretty bark.

[@carolhettinger3696]

❤after watching you I feel that "I" have accomplished exactly what you just did! Thanks for all your hard work Laura can't wait for full bloom!😊😊😊😊

[@christiemay4444]

So much fun to learn about new plants/flowers. Thank you Laura!

[@Gardenabundance]

Hey! Awesome video! Love the larch tree! Anyway, you could start holding a plant tag up to the camera closer like you used to? For years that is how I’ve looked up a lot of the plants I want for my yard and it makes it easier so I can find exactly what it is You’re showing us! Thank you so much for all of your content. It’s a lot of work and we appreciate it!

[@ChrisieCouncil]

While you were dreaming of a boxwood hedge…I kept thinking… The flower shed would be so cute with window boxes and a picket fence (like the raised bed garden) on both sides defining it as a separate space from the cut flower garden. Then you could line it with lavender like your other garden! A could see a blooming English rose climber over the door too… Or over a gated arbor leading to it.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Afternoon Everyone 🍃🌹🍃

[@creatingmygarden]

Hi Laura I am in Saskatchewan and we have quite a few mature Larch they are a lovely tree except as they get older any little wind they lose branches I am constantly cleaning up branches the other thing which won’t be an issue for you is they drop their needles for winter and blow all over not the easiest to clean up. I have fairly close neighbours and pretty sure they don’t like the trees in fall when they do this. Otherwise they are fast growing trees that attract wildlife and look beautiful swaying in a breeze.

[@susanvonrauensteinbreuls6058]

O how beautiful is that Larch, love it. I am not a boxwood fan we got that famous caterpillar in ours and no matter what we used we had to take each and everyone out they all died on us in the end.

[@camicri4263]

Have a blessed week everyone 🙏🏻💝

[@amydeeds6248]

Maybe just plant the 4 corners with boxwoods - either one big cone on each corner or an L shape? It would help define the area and provide some winter interest. 😊

[@lattesandlemondrops5741]

Love the boxwood hedge idea!!

[@shirleysenkler781]

That Larch is gorgeous!

[@paulajames6149]

The larch is stunning!

[@shawnisenor906]

My Goodness Laura. I’m getting you a t-shirt that’s say “Calm the Boxwood”. They are great and have their place but the cut flower area is so awesome and free. Not a place for boxwoods. And think of all the square footage you’d lose accommodating boxwood size and still having walking area.

[@ryans4116]

Hopefully a flower pot competition this year!!

[@kimberlyheibel8759]

This year I'm focusing on filling in plants into my gardens as well. I want different kinds that will bring in the butterflies and hummingbirds.

[@majesticgardener5862]

The meadow rue is the host plant for 3 types of Swallow tail butterflies. Yarrow will also attract pollinators to your yard. Best plant I found for attracting Monarch butterflies is the Meadow Blazing Star.

[@kimberlyheibel8759]

@@majesticgardener5862 Tx you for the suggestions. I love watching Garden Answer. Laura gives so much insight into new plants and bushes I can use in my yard. I live in a mobile home park and my yard is the size of a single wide home. Mine is filled with flower gardens.

[@JoyStrahle]

I love the boxwood idea it would be beautiful as everything you chose has been. Gardening is joyful and rewarding.

[@rosemarythyme6351]

Love when you plant in larger drifts! It makes such a dynamic impact in the landscape. The Meadow Rue bloom reminds me of Ageratum (Floss Flower) as both have whimsical pompom-shaped blossoms.

[@latherandlace]

I love boxwoods but particularly English Boxwood. Some say it smells like cat pee but it reminds me of my 5 years of living in Scotland. Best smell ever when running through the castle grounds.

[@jackiedavies9020]

Your placement of plants are always “Perfect “! Love seeing Spring happening!🌷🌸🌹

[@Bettysaenzc]

The larch tree is beautiful, it even made Benjamin want to touch the softness ❤

[@carolfisch9750]

Looks so wonderful. Instead of boxwoods around each quadrant, how about more low stone walls around them. Would give you lots of perching space, less maintenance then boxwood and have a touch of English garden look?.

[@patsfaith]

I love the idea of putting boxwoods around the cut flower garden areas. Perhaps, sweet little arches on each end for entry/exit?

[@lindak7499]

Nice video. Congratulations on the 1.89 million subscribers!!!

[@jacquip644]

Laura.....step away from the boxwood. 😂 Everything is looking great where you planted the yarrow. Nice and clean and open.🥰

[@jeanie6176]

My thought is noon the boxwoods. Think of all of all the work trimming it. Love the larch!

[@davidhatfield5714]

Laura, if you only knew how lucky you are to have such great soil to plant in! If I planted all those beautiful plants, it would take me at least 2 days because of my bad soil conditions (SC)☹. So many roots, small web like root masses, to large old pine roots. Plus just bad sandy soil that needs so much amendments. Not only am I envious of all the wonderful plants, but planting looks so very easy! (KH)

[@dotw2172]

If you've been watching for a few years, her soil wasn't always great. The compost they use as mulch has helped a LOT! Don't get discouraged! You'll get there!❤

[@jeaniegobin1375]

Thank you Laura. I like all the plants you chose today. I love the larch it reminds me of bald cypress. Soft and beautiful. Take care Laura

[@michaliareeton3247]

It so good to see you planting so many beautiful plants. Just love that new evergreen just so beautiful. Just love all the new ideas you have for your garden. That's the joy of gardening. All the new things you want to do. We are all like that. The best part of gardening.

[@gaylerichards7409]

I love that Larch tree that is so soft. I’m interested in seeing the pinkish plants you planted. Have a great day!

[@shadedfromreality]

How fun to be able to test PW perennials! Your landscape is looking incredible...and those tulips...wow! Breathtaking work Laura!

[@annehedlund7333]

Yep, the Menton tulips are still the star!!!

[@ser2374]

Larch are my absolute favorite! So beautiful!

[@chortoncat]

Hi, I’m wondering since most of us have much smaller properties than you and we don’t have the opportunity to put in swaths of plants, would consider putting in a cottage garden somewhere on your property. I love the swaths but I think it’s harder with smaller properties and the cottage style seems to work for smaller areas. Thanks, I love your videos soo very much.

[@KatsEyeview-p9u]

Hi Laura! I am sitting here this morning watching your KZbin video, the most glorious large and a couple perennials coming in video. As you were standing there, I was thinking how nice it would be to box in each square quadrant with boxwoods and right there after you said the same exact thing.! I don’t know where that came from? I’ve only wrote to you one other time last year, and had mentioned behind each of those four benches that may be a small Halfmoon stacked. Rockwall would be pretty behind each of those for benches to give the garden some height. Anyway, I thought I would share that funny experience with you.. Thank you for all you do and your inspiration. Kathy from Vancouver Portland area..

[@BobbieJeanM]

No boxwood around the cut flower quadrant! I know you like the look, but there’s so much maintenance involved and risk for damage and I think it would clash with the “feel” of the area. There are some newer very nice hollies with a similar look but without the same challenges as the boxwood and since you have to add holly tone to your other acid loving plants it would be easy to add to the hollies. Another possibility would be to plant just 10-15 feet on each edge of the corners of the quadrants leaving more access while defining the areas in a more informal way. I know it’s not a pond, but maybe the folks who did the plants around your pond would have a suggestion. I thought of them because I know you like what they did and you trust their ideas. 🤷🏼‍♀️👌

[@katysedai6849]

Here in the UK there’s all sorts of issues with boxwoods like box blight and caterpillars. There’s a bunch of alternatives for formal gardens. It might be fun for you to experiment with some of them! Or even other evergreens that you could cut from for your bouquets.

[@LietteL-ll7nu]

Your cut flower area is nice and wispy. A boxwoods edge would be to structured in that space. It would take away the whimsical feel.

[@rosemarysterner551]

No to more boxwood hedges! You need a more relaxed space in the cut garden. No more boxwood hedges by the Hartley, either. All that boxwood feels too stuffy.

[@christifranks1116]

The Larch… oh my! 😍 I think boxwoods in the cut flower garden would make it too formal but you’ll make it work, whatever you decide. Just curious, is Benjamin in school yet? He’s such a bright kid.

[@sherrypitt9889]

❤Lauras mind is working overtime! Great ideas are exploding! Wonderful planting day!

[@debragarrison2609]

I have one of those tree's, didnt know it would lose its leaves in winter, and look dead, first tree we dug up, and planted another one, we've had the 2nd tree,about 10 years,, love how soft it is, and tall and skinny

[@peggyheisler8027]

Can you do a video about how you established your cut flower garden? Id love to know how to do this. Starti g with just bare grass area, including best dimensions and what flower varieties would be best to use. Thank you!

[@cjaracz2757]

I enjoyed the music today! So sorry about the freeze! That always hurts to see damage on the new growth.

[@terrivance8750]

Laura, Love that "Cotton Candy" rue! 😊

[@judyklein3221]

The Larch is such an awesome tree! love the planting... It looks terrific. Your garden looks more and more beautiful each time I see it. Wishing you all a special day!💕

[@TipsFish]

Love the Larch too! And yes to hedging in the cut flower garden 👍

[@rosavargas539]

So the Rue medicinal , I had one a long time ago from my mom and it was medicinal used in many applications for bruising and in rubbing alcohol for fever breaks .

[@maryanderson6897]

Love your cut garden. ❤ I hope it brings as much joy to you as you bring to all your viewers. You inspire me with every video! Keep doing what you do!

[@MichaelRusso-k9j]

Enjoyed your video and I must say you are quite a manager and even are anticipating future projects! Thanks for your video and have a great day!

[@user-fs6ou3fk9p]

I have nowhere near your expertise here in the Willamette Valley, but my family are actual pioneers here in Spencer Creek(Norwegian Lutheran) close to Eugene. 😮 I also have no set plan. I just see what I may like where I want to plant out an area. Lots of moving and tlc. I'm 64 and have slowed down quite a bit, but I am still out there working hard. Blessings to you and your family.

[@lisakenyon9429]

I love you taste and how you put things in randomly… I do the same. If something doesn’t jive we can just move it right?!!! Love you guys!!! ♥️👩‍🌾♥️